Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, November 23-25
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Round 20 - Brazil I Introduction
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Schumacher’s swansong, take two As Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso squabble over the right to become a three-time world champion this weekend, the only seven-time champion in Formula 1 history will bow out of the sport. Michael Schumacher’s 307th and last Grand Prix start will bring to an end the German’s three-year comeback with Mercedes that followed his first retirement at the end of 2006. The stint with Mercedes has undoubtedly been a disappointment for all concerned as Schumacher has proven unable to add to the 91 victories and 66 pole positions scored in his ‘first career’. The now 43-year-old has been largely outshone by team-mate Nico Rosberg, who will once again finish ahead in the points standings this year. The lacklustre nature of the entire Mercedes operation - particularly in the second half of this season - is likely to ensure, however, that Schumacher’s legacy will remain largely unaffected by the unsuccessful comeback. Memories of Schumacher’s unprecedented string of successes with Ferrari will forever be the era most closely associated with his F1 career, more so than the struggles with Mercedes, or even his earlier stint with Benetton. Conversely, when critics pick apart Schumacher’s career in decades to come, the incidents of Adelaide 1994, Jerez 1997 and Monaco 2006 are more likely to come under the microscope than the fact he managed just one podium in a Mercedes.
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King Cowboy Lewis Hamilton took his fourth win of the season in his penultimate race for McLaren in Texas, where tyre supplier Pirelli got into the local spirit by providing cowboy-style hats for the podium.
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Round 20 - Brazil I Cover Story
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Decider Vettel, Alonso set for Brazil title battle
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Championship that the title will be decided at the final round, and the second time in three years that Vettel and Alonso have featured in the decider.
The event marks the 27th time in the 63 year history of the World Drivers’
The German enters the event with a healthy yet far from secure 13 point margin over his Spanish rival.
ebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso’s quests to become threetime world champions will come to a head this weekend when the 2012 season concludes at Interlagos.
Under the 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 points system introduced in 2010, Vettel will clinch the title if he finishes in the top four, regardless of Alonso’s result. Continued on page 10 >>
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Round 20 - Brazil I Cover Story Conversely, Vettel will need to finish fifth or better if Alonso wins, eighth or better if Alonso finishes second and 10th or better if Alonso finishes third. If the Ferrari pilot does not see the podium, Vettel is ensured the championship. The equations are certainly stacked in Vettel’s favour, especially so given that the 25-year-old hasn’t been off the podium in the last six races - a stretch that has included four victories. Alonso meanwhile has been winless since the German Grand Prix in July, but has at least recorded six podiums from the last seven races. His only sub-rostrum performance came thanks to a first-lap tangle with Romain Grosjean in Japan. Renowned for galvanising teams through his overwhelming belief in eventual success, Alonso is unsurprisingly optimistic ahead of the weekend. “We know it will be difficult for us, but we are confident,” he said prior to flying to Brazil. “We must do our utmost, concentrating on ourselves and making no mistakes and then we can see what Vettel has done. It’s been a championship of highs and lows for everyone, but now we can only be perfect. “However, I think we can sleep more easily than our rivals - we have a lot to gain and little to lose and for them it’s the opposite.
“In 2010 (when Alonso led into the final round before being overhauled by Vettel) the situation was reversed so I hope that once again the outcome goes in favour of the one who is behind at the moment. “I don’t think the track will condition the result. We have seen that Red Bull is strong on all types of track so that should also be the case in Interlagos. But Formula 1 is strange and anything can happen. The important thing is not to be caught out unprepared.” The main fear for Red Bull is that the “anything can happen” factor will involve its fragile Renault alternators. Mark Webber’s retirement while running third in last weekend’s United States Grand Prix >> Continued on page 13
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Round 20 - Brazil I Cover Story in Texas was the third time that one of the team’s cars has endured an alternator failure this season. It is expected that the RB8s will both be fitted with a new specification alternator for Interlagos. While fellow Renault engine customers Williams and Caterham used the uprated units in the US, Red Bull elected to stick with the previous version. “It’s just a worry, full stop,” admitted Red Bull team principal Christian Horner following the US race. “Unfortunately it is the third alternator we’ve had and there have been others in other cars. The new version has raced on other engine cycles and hopefully that’s what we’ll have for Brazil.” Red Bull secured its third consecutive Constructors’ Championship crown in Texas, and Horner is determined to see Vettel chalk up the same statistic in the Drivers’ title. “We just have to approach the next race as we have the previous 19,” he said of the decider. “We have to go there, attack the weekend, and get the best out of ourselves; the car, the strategy, the drivers, and reliability. “Anything can happen, as we have seen this season. But it is good to be going there
with a lead, and we go there determined to close the job off.” No matter the result, the winner will join an elite club of drivers that have won three or more championships.
Michael Schumacher, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna are about to have company.
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Round 20 - Brazil I Track Details
Autódromo José Carlos Pace Technical preview with Lotus F1’s trackside operations director Alan Permane
THE CAR Rear wing Downforce level is a little bit lighter than Texas or Abu Dhabi with the intention of maximising top speed on the long straight. Brakes There are no particular challenges for the brakes other than ensuring that temperatures remain relatively high at the end of the long straight, which forms the downhill entry into Turn 1. Suspension As we see so often in the current calendar, this is a compromise. The car needs to be good in the high speed turns, but also have good change of direction for the low speed Turns 8 & 9. Good traction is also required for the exits of Turns 8, 9 & 10 and particularly Turn 12 for maximum speed heading up the long hill on to the startfinish straight. Tyres As in Austin. the allocation here is once more the hardest in Pirelli’s arsenal with the
hard and medium compounds elected. This is quite conservative and could make for a one stop race depending on degradation levels. With a relative absence of high lateral loadings – discounting the final sector – Interlagos is not expected to be too demanding on the tyre structure. Front wing As there are some pretty quick corners, extra front wing is a consideration to balance the car. Turns where this is relevant include 4, 5, 6, 10, 11; all of which are quite challenging corners. Engine Interlagos is all about altitude. The track is 800m above sea level, meaning the RS27-2012 could be producing around 8% less power than at a sea-level race such as Korea. Over the course of the lap the track also undulates significantly, putting the oil and fuel systems under considerable pressure; particularly through the long final left hand corner onto the pit straight.
THE Circuit Turn 1 The first corner presents a good overtaking opportunity. It’s a tricky downhill turn at
the end of a long straight making it easy for drivers to out-brake themselves. Turns 2-3 It’s important to get a good exit from Turn 1; carrying the momentum on through Turn 2 into the high speed Turn 3 and on to the DRS straight. Turns 4-7 The DRS zone on the back straight presents a good overtaking opportunity heading into Turn 4. Turns 4, 5, 6 & 7 are all quite high speed before heading in to the lower speed Turn 8. Turns 8-10 Flat kerbs at the low speed Turns 8 & 10 allow drivers a degree of freedom in their apex point. Turn 12 Turn 12 is crucial for a quick lap, with exit speed defining how fast you can charge up the hill and along the straight. Turns 13-15 The uphill section means high loads for the engine due to an altitude-induced oxygen deficit.
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Red Bull Racing Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team Principal: Christian Horner Technical Chief: Adrian Newey Chassis: RB8 Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Albert Park, 2005 Constructors’ titles: 2 Wins: 32 Pole Positions: 45 Fastest Laps: 28
2012 FORM Sebastian Vettel
Championship Position: 1 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 4.3 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 5.2
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Championship Position: 5 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 5.6 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 7.9
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Despite the competitiveness of the McLaren package in Austin, history suggests that the Red Bulls will be the class of the field around the sweeps of Interlagos. Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have shared the victories here in each of the last three years, with a one-two in 2011 coming despite a gearbox problem on the German’s car. Mechanical issues are the only real question mark again this year, particularly in the RB8’s electrical system. Alternator and/or KERS issues have dogged the team over the season - costing Webber third place in Austin. Vettel is clearly the favourite to take the title, but it’s far from a done deal.
Sebastian Vettel Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007 World Championships: 2 Wins: 24 Poles: 36 Fastest Laps: 15 Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
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2012 FORM JENSON BUTTON Championship Position: 6 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 6.8 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 8.9 LEWIS HAMILTON Championship Position: 4 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 3.2 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 9.1
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966 World Championships: 8 Wins: 181 Poles Positions: 154 Fastest Laps: 149
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... McLaren has the somewhat undignified luxury of having neither of its drivers in the championship hunt for the season finale, allowing it to focus solely on victory. Lewis Hamilton showed in Texas that he’s still determined to end his tenure with McLaren on a high. Although Red Bull is likely to have a small speed advantage around Interlagos, Sebastian Vettel’s focus on the championship could well see the Briton take a fifth win of the season.
Jenson Button Nationality: British Date of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000 World Championships: 1 Wins: 14 Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7 Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion
Lewis Hamilton Nationality: British Date of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 1 Wins: 21 Poles: 25 Fastest Laps: 11 Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
SCUDERIA FERRARI Base: Maranello, Italy Team Principal: Stefano Domenicali Technical Chief: Pat Fry Chassis: F2012 Engine: Ferrari 056
2012 FORM FERNANDO ALONSO Championship Position: 2 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 6.5 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 5.4 FELIPE MASSA Championship Position: 7 Best Qualifying: 3 Average Qualifying: 10.1 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 8.7
Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950 World Championships: 16 Wins: 219 Pole Positions: 207 Fastest Laps: 227
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Ferrari and Fernando Alonso head to Brazil with little to lose. The 13 point margin between Sebastian Vettel and Alonso is a healthy advantage for the German, especially considering that the Red Bull driver will come out on top in any tied points situation. Alonso has only qualified in the top four at one of the last nine Grands Prix, but has managed to find the podium in six of the last seven. Another podium here will at least ensure Vettel has to finish in the points to take the title. Felipe Massa meanwhile always stars at Interlagos and should be in contention for his second podium of the season.
FERNANDO ALONSO Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 2 Wins: 30 Poles: 22 Fastest Laps: 19 Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan
FELIPE MASSA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002 World Championships: 0 Wins: 11 Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup
Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Base: Brackley, UK Team Principal: Ross Brawn Technical Chief: Bob Bell Chassis: F1 W03 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
Debut: Albert Park, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 2 Fastest Laps: 3
2012 FORM MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Championship Position: 15 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 8.8 Best Finish: 3 Average Finish: 14.6 NICO ROSBERG Championship Position: 9 Best Qualifying: 1 Average Qualifying: 9.4 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 10.7
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Sadly, the recent form of Mercedes leaves little expectations for a memorable final Grand Prix start for Michael Schumacher. The team has not scored a single point in the last five races, with Nico Rosberg qualifying just 17th on the grid last time out in Austin after making a pre-session switch back to the team’s older specification exhaust design. Sauber sits just 12 points behind in the battle for fifth in the Constructors’ title and may leap-frog their opponents if Mercedes again fails to score.
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Nationality: German Date of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991 World Championships: 7 Wins: 91 Poles: 69 Fastest Laps: 77 Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion
NICO ROSBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 4 Place of Birth: Wiesbaden Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
LOTUS F1 TEAM Base: Enstone, UK Team Principal: Eric Boullier Technical Chief: James Allison Chassis: E20 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
2012 FORM KIMI RAIKKONEN Championship Position: 3 Best Qualifying: 4 Average Qualifying: 7.6 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 5.2 ROMAIN GROSJEAN Championship Position: 8 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 7.6 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 14.7
Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 3
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Holding onto Kimi Raikkonen’s third place in the Drivers’ Championship will be Lotus’ main focus in Brazil. Fourthplaced Lewis Hamilton enters the event a full 16 points behind Raikkonen, but the McLaren driver is in fine form and could well walk away with the Interlagos victory. Sixth place for Raikkonen in Texas was a somewhat disappointing result following his victory in Abu Dhabi. The Lotus appeared to have the pace for third in the opening stint but fell away as the race progressed. Although this circuit should better suit the E20, returning to the podium will be a major ask.
KIMI RAIKKONEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001 World Championships: 1 Wins: 19 Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 37 Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion
ROMAIN GROSJEAN Nationality: French Date of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
SAHARA FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM Base: Silverstone, UK Team Principal: Vijay Mallya Technical Chief: Andrew Green Chassis: VJM05 Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z
2012 FORM PAUL DI RESTA Championship Position: 13 Best Qualifying: 4 Average Qualifying: 11.6 Best Finish: 4 Average Finish: 10.6 NICO HULKENBERG Championship Position: 12 Best Qualifying: 5 Average Qualifying: 11.6 Best Finish: 4 Average Finish: 11.4
Debut: Albert Park, 2008 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 2
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Force India will be looking to round out the season with more points this weekend in Brazil. Although failing in its objective to take sixth in the Constructors’ Championship, the team has recorded an impressive 99 points so far this year, scoring in each of the last eight races. Only the lack of occasional stand-out results, such as the four podiums achieved by Sauber, has prevented it being a stellar season for Force India. Nico Hulkenberg’s move to Sauber next year meanwhile means that this weekend marks the end of one of the closest team-mate battles all season. The German has already won the qualifying war over Paul di Resta, currently holding an 11:8 advantage, and sits seven points ahead in the standings.
PAUL DI RESTA Nationality: Scottish Date of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3
NICO HULKENBERG Nationality: German Date of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion
Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
SAUBER F1 TEAM Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team Principal: Peter Sauber Technical Chief: Matt Morris Chassis: C31 Engine: Ferrari 056
2012 FORM KAMUI KOBAYASHI Championship Position: 11 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 11.6 Best Finish: 3 Average Finish: 12.4 SERGIO PEREZ Championship Position: 10 Best Qualifying: 5 Average Qualifying: 12.2 Best Finish: 2 Average Finish: 12.3
Debut: Kylami, 1993 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 4
THE BAGMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAY... Despite failing to score points in Texas, Sauber is sure it can overhaul the 13 point deficit to Mercedes to steal fifth in the Constructorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Championship at the final hurdle. The fact that Mercedes is currently in a long points drought gives plenty of reason for optimism. Although a return to the podium is unlikely for Sauber here, a fifth and an eighth, or a sixth and a seventh, would be enough to achieve the objective. The drivers have plenty of motivation to get the job done, with Kamui Kobayashi yet to lock in a 2013 drive and Sergio Perez under heavy criticism for not scoring a single point since his McLaren deal was announced five races ago.
KAMUI KOBAYASHI Nationality: Japanese Date of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup
SERGIO PEREZ Nationality: Mexican Date of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO Base: Faenza, Italy Team Principal: Franz Tost Technical Chief: Giorgio Ascanelli Chassis: STR7 Engine: Ferrari 056
2012 FORM DANIEL RICCIARDO Championship Position: 18 Best Qualifying: 6 Average Qualifying: 14.8 Best Finish: 9 Average Finish: 12.3 JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Championship Position: 17 Best Qualifying: 11 Average Qualifying: 16.7 Best Finish: 8 Average Finish: 14.7
Debut: Sakhir, 2006 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Pole Positions: 1 Fastest Laps: 0
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Daniel Ricciardo enters the final round of the season trailing team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne but just two points in the championship standings and will be looking to take the 17th position from the Frenchman. The Australian leads the qualifying battle between the pair 15:4, with Vergne out-doing Ricciardo on Saturday in Texas - a 14th place qualifying result his best since the opening round in Australia. This team has been a points threat in recent races since its mid-season technical reshuffle and could well sneak into the bottom of the top 10 once again here.
DANIEL RICCIARDO Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion
JEAN-ERIC VERGNE Nationality: French Date of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: – Wins: – Poles: – Fastest Laps: – Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series
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WILLIAMS Base: Grove, UK Team Principal: Frank Williams Technical Chief: Mike Coughlan Chassis: FW34 Engine: Renault RS27- 2012
2012 FORM PASTOR MALDONADO Championship Position: 14 Best Qualifying: 2 Average Qualifying: 8.9 Best Finish: 1 Average Finish: 13.7 BRUNO SENNA Championship Position: 16 Best Qualifying: 9 Average Qualifying: 14.8 Best Finish: 6 Average Finish: 12.7
Debut: Aires, 1978 World Championships: 9 Wins: 114 Pole Positions: 127 Fastest Laps: 131
THE BAGMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAY... Williams heads to Brazil having scored two of its three double-points finishes of the season in the last two races. Pastor Maldonado has made Q3 in each of the last three races, and could be a cat among the championship pigeons in the all-important final part of qualifying this weekend. The Interlagos circuit holds happy memories for Williams, with Nico Hulkenberg taking pole here for the team in 2010, and Juan Pablo Montoya taking its second most recent victory in the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix. Bruno Senna meanwhile does not have a deal next season and has plenty to prove in what could be his final Grand Prix.
PASTOR MALDONADO Nationality: Venezuelan Date of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia
BRUNO SENNA Nationality: Brazilian Date of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
CATERHAM F1 TEAM Base: Hingham, UK Team Principal: Tony Fernandes Technical Chief: Mike Gascoyne Chassis: CT01 Engine: Renault RS27-2012
Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships : 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0
2012 FORM HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Championship Position: 20 Best Qualifying: 16 Average Qualifying: 18.9 Best Finish: 13 Average Finish: 16.7
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... Caterham is hoping that the often unpredictable nature of the Brazilian Grand Prix will help it snatch back 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship from Marussia this weekend. The team needs a 12th place finish to knock the Russianowned squad from its perch, and will need plenty of reliability issues and incidents for those ahead to complete a successful mission.
VITALY PETROV Championship Position: 21 Best Qualifying: 19 Average Qualifying: 19.8 Best Finish: 13 Average Finish: 17.3
HEIKKI KOVALAINEN Nationality: Finnish Date of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007 World Championships: 0 Wins: 1 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2 Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan
VITALY PETROV Nationality: Russian Date of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
HRT F1 TEAM Base: Madrid, Spain Team Principal: Luis Perez-Sala Technical Chief: Jean-Claude Martens Chassis: F112 Engine: Cosworth CA2012
2012 FORM PEDRO DE LA ROSA Championship Position: 25 Best Qualifying: 21 Average Qualifying: 22.4 Best Finish: 17 Average Finish: 20.2 NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Championship Position: 24 Best Qualifying: 22 Average Qualifying: 23.6 Best Finish: 15 Average Finish: 21.1
Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 WIns: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0
THE BAGMAN’s SAY... HRT enters the final race of the 2012 season with a cloud hanging over its future. With the reported Qatari buyout of the Thesan Capital owned squad having reportedly hit a snag, there are no guarantees that the team will return next year. On the sporting front, Narain Karthikeyan looks destined to finish ahead of Pedro de la Rosa in the Drivers’ Championship standings thanks to his 15th place finish at Monaco. The Spaniard has, however, out-qualified the Indian 17:2 so far this season - a far greater indication of the relative ability of the two drivers.
PEDRO DE LA ROSA Nationality: Spanish Date of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion
NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN Nationality: Indian Date of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS
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Round 20 - Brazil I Driver Profiles
MARUSSIA F1 TEAM Base: Banbury, UK Team Principal: John Booth Technical Chief: Pat Symonds Chassis: MR01 Engine: Cosworth CA2012
2012 FORM TIMO GLOCK Championship Position: 19 Best Qualifying: 19 Average Qualifying: 21.2 Best Finish: 12 Average Finish: 17.4 CHARLES pIC Championship Position: 23 Best Qualifying: 20 Average Qualifying: 21.8 Best Finish: 15 Average Finish: 18.7
Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Pole Positions: 0 Fastest Laps: 0
THE BAGMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAY... Caterham may be hoping to benefit from potential reliability issues for the leading teams during the Brazilian Grand Prix, but there are no guarantees that they will be in front of the Marussias in order to capitalise. Timo Glock and Charles Pic showed the improvement that this team has made in recent races last time out in Texas, out-qualifying and out-racing both Caterhams. If the team can repeat that performance this weekend then the coveted 10th place in the Constructorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; title is, naturally, guaranteed.
TIMO GLOCK Nationality: German Date of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1 Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC
CHARLES pic Nationality: French Date of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0 Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5
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Round 20 - Brazil I Race Stats
Championship Standings World Drivers Championship NO
Driver
Nat
Car
Points
1
Sebastian Vettel
Germany
Red Bull
273
2
Fernando Alonso
Spain
Ferrari
260
3
Kimi Raikkonen
Finland
Lotus
206
4
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain
McLaren
190
5
Mark Webber
Australia
Red Bull
167
6
Jenson Button
Great Britain
McLaren
163
7
Felipe Massa
Brazil
Ferrari
107
8
Romain Grosjean
France
Lotus
96
9
Nico Rosberg
Germany
Mercedes
93
10
Sergio Perez
Mexico
Sauber
66
11
Kamui Kobayshi
Japan
Sauber
58
12
Nico Hulkenberg
Germany
Force India
53
13
Paul Di Resta
Great Britain
Force India
46
14
Pastor Maldonado
Venezuala
Williams
45
15
Michael Schumacher
Germany
Mercedes
43
16
Bruno Senna
Brazil
Williams
31
17
Jean-Eric Vergne
France
Toro Rosso
12
18
Daniel Ricciardo
Australia
Toro Rosso
10
19
Timo Glock
Germany
Marussia
0
20
Heikki Kovalainen
Finland
Caterham
0
21
Vitaly Petrov
Russia
Caterham
0
22
Jérôme D’Ambrosio
Belgium
Lotus
0
23
Charles Pic
France
Marussia
0
24
Narain Karthikeyan
India
HRT
0
25
Pedro de la Rosa
Spain
HRT
0
World Constructors Championship Pos
Constructor
Points
1
Red Bull Racing
440
2
Scuderia Ferrari
367
3
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
353
4
Lotus F1 Team
302
5
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
136
6
Sauber F1 Team
124
7
Sahara Force India F1 Team
99
8
Williams F1 Team
76
9
Scuderia Toro Rosso
22
10
Marussia F1 Team
0
11
Caterham F1 Team
0
12
HRT F1 Team
0
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Round 20 - Brazil I Race Stats
Previous Brazilian GP Winners Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973
Driver Mark Webber Sebastian Vettel Mark Webber Felipe Massa Kimi Räikkönen Felipe Massa Juan Pablo Montoya Juan Pablo Montoya Giancarlo Fisichella Michael Schumacher David Coulthard Michael Schumacher Mika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen Jacques Villeneuve Damon Hill Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Ayrton Senna Nigel Mansell Ayrton Senna Alain Prost Nigel Mansell Alain Prost Alain Prost Nelson Piquet Alain Prost Alain Prost Nelson Piquet Alain Prost Carlos Reutemann René Arnoux Jacques Laffite Carlos Reutemann Carlos Reutemann Niki Lauda Carlos Pace Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi
Car Red Bull-Renault Red Bull-Renault Red Bull-Renault Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes Williams-BMW Jordan-Ford Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes Ferrari McLaren-Mercedes McLaren-Mercedes Williams-Renault Williams-Renault Benetton-Renault Benetton-Ford McLaren-Ford Williams-Renault McLaren-Honda Ferrari Ferrari McLaren-Honda McLaren-TAG Williams-Honda McLaren-TAG McLaren-TAG Brabham-BMW Renault Williams-Ford Renault Ligier-Ford Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Brabham-Ford McLaren-Ford Lotus-Ford
Location Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Jacarepaguá Interlagos Interlagos Jacarepaguá Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos Interlagos
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Round 20 - Brazil I Race Stats
Previous World Dri
Year
Driver
Nat
Constructor
Wins
Poles
Points
2011
Sebastian Vettel
GER
Red Bull
11
15
392
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981
Sebastian Vettel Jenson Button Lewis Hamilton Kimi Räikkönen Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Mika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen Jacques Villeneuve Damon Hill Michael Schumacher Michael Schumacher Alain Prost Nigel Mansell Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna Alain Prost Ayrton Senna Nelson Piquet Alain Prost Alain Prost Niki Lauda Nelson Piquet Keke Rosberg Nelson Piquet
GER GBR GBR FIN ESP ESP GER GER GER GER GER FIN FIN CAN GBR GER GER FRA GBR BRA BRA FRA BRA BRA FRA FRA AUT BRA FIN BRA
Red Bull Brawn McLaren Ferrari Renault Renault Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari McLaren McLaren Williams Williams Benetton Benetton Williams Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren McLaren Williams McLaren McLaren McLaren Brabham Williams Brabham
5 6 5 6 7 7 13 6 11 9 9 5 8 7 8 9 8 7 9 7 6 4 8 3 4 5 5 3 1 3
10 4 7 3 6 6 8 5 7 11 9 11 9 10 9 4 6 13 14 8 10 2 13 4 1 2 0 1 1 4
256 95 98 110 134 133 148 93 144 123 108 76 100 81 97 102 92 99 108 96 78 76 90 73 72 73 72 59 44 50
Round 20 - Brazil I Race Stats
riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Champions
Year 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950
Driver Alan Jones Jody Scheckter Mario Andretti Niki Lauda James Hunt Niki Lauda Emerson Fittipaldi Jackie Stewart Emerson Fittipaldi Jackie Stewart Jochen Rindt Jackie Stewart Graham Hill Denny Hulme Jack Brabham Jim Clark John Surtees Jim Clark Graham Hill Phil Hill Jack Brabham Jack Brabham Mike Hawthorn Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari Juan Manuel Fangio Giuseppe Farina
Nat AUS RSA USA AUT GBR AUT BRA GBR BRA GBR AUT GBR GBR NZL AUS GBR GBR GBR GBR USA AUS AUS GBR ARG ARG ARG ARG ITA ITA ARG ITA
Constructor Williams Ferrari Lotus Ferrari McLaren Ferrari McLaren Tyrell Lotus Tyrell Lotus Matra Lotus Brabham Brabham Lotus Ferrari Lotus BRM Ferrari Cooper Cooper Ferrari Maserati Ferrari Mercedes Maserati/Mercedes Ferrari Ferrari Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Wins 5 3 6 3 6 5 3 5 5 6 5 6 3 2 4 6 2 7 4 2 5 2 1 4 3 4 6 5 6 3 3
Poles 3 1 8 2 8 9 2 3 3 6 3 2 2 0 3 6 2 7 1 5 3 1 4 4 6 3 5 6 5 4 2
Points 67 51 64 72 69 64.5 55 71 61 62 45 63 48 51 42 54 40 54 42 34 43 31 42 40 30 40 42 34.5 36 31 30
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Lewis Hamilton led home Sebastian Vettel by just 0.6s at the Circuit of the Americas, with the German clocking the fastest lap of the race on the final circuit.
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